This February 1886 issue of The New England Magazine, continuing the Bay State Monthly, presents a fresh selection of essays, articles, and features drawn from the literary and cultural life of New England. Many contributors offer writing on history, biography, education, and the arts, giving readers a varied and informative volume.
As with its companion issues, this number preserves the interests and tastes of late nineteenth-century New England, when regional periodicals played a central role in intellectual life. The articles range from historical reminiscence to contemporary observation, reflecting the period’s pride in its heritage. For researchers and readers drawn to New England culture and the magazine tradition, it offers a genuine and detailed primary source.